the brain

Question 1

what are the 4 lobes of the brain

Answer 1

frontal lobe
temporal lobe
parietal lobe
occipital lobe

Question 2

what is the role of the frontal lobe

Answer 2

planning and engaging in goal oriented behaviours, future consequences of behaviours and choosing between “good” and “bad “ decisions

Question 3

what is the role of the temporal lobe

Answer 3

processing of sensory input including auditory information, language and naming

Question 4

what is the role of the occipitial lobe

Answer 4

visual processing centre

Question 5

what is the role of the parietal lobe

Answer 5

sensory skills, sensory processing and navigation

Question 6

what are the 4 parts of the brain

Answer 6

cerebrum
diencephalon
brainstem
cerebellum

Question 7

what is the role of the cerebrum

Answer 7

indicates and coordinates movement and regulates temperature

Question 8

what is the role of the diencephalon

Answer 8

coordinates with the endocrine system to release hormones and motor signals to the cerebral cortex and regulates sleep rythems

Question 9

what is the role of the brainstem

Answer 9

connects brain to spinal cord, near the bottom of the brain. regulates unconcious vital body functions and helps with balance, coordination and movement

Question 10

what is the role of the hypothalamus

Answer 10

controls homeostasis

Question 11

what is the role of the cerebellum

Answer 11

muscle control, balance and movement

Question 12

what is the role of the thalamus

Answer 12

• information from senses relayed and processed here, then sent to the cerebral cortex for interpretation
• controls regulation of consciousnes, alertness and sleep cycles

Question 13

what is the role of the pineal gland

Answer 13

secretes ✨melatonin✨, helps the control sleep cycle

Question 14

what is the role of the limbic system

Answer 14

responsible for emotion, behaviour, motivation long term memory and olfaction

Question 15

what is the role of the amygdyla

Answer 15

to identify threats, processes emotion

Question 16

what is the role of the hippocampus

Answer 16

formation of memories

Question 17

what is the role of neuron receptors

Answer 17

targets of transmitters and drugs including for dopamine and serotonin receptors

Question 18

what is the structure of the cerebellum

Answer 18

• hindbrain
• globula (covered in deep fissures)

Question 19

what is the structure of the pons

Answer 19

form a bridge of nerve fibres between the midbrain and medulla oblongatta, also controls breating and heart rate

Question 20

what is the role of the cingulate gurus

Answer 20

reaction to pain, regulation of aggressive behaviour

Question 21

what is the role of the basal gangila

Answer 21

rule bases, leaarning, choosing, memory and attention

Question 22

what is the midbrain motorway

Answer 22

between the forebrain and hindbrain
pathway for nerve fibres carrying infomation from senses

Question 23

where is the medulla oblongata

Answer 23

extends from hindbrain and merges into the spinal cord

Question 24

what is the medulla oblongata responsible for

Answer 24

breathing
blood pressure
heart rate
swallowing
coughing reflexes

Question 25

structure of the cerebrum (neurons)

Answer 25

contains 90% of neurons in the nervous system, responsible for concious thought and action

Question 26

structure of the ventricular system

Answer 26

interconnecting canals and cavities inside the brain, filled with cerebrospinal fluid. protects the brain

Question 27

structure of the meninges

Answer 27

protective layers around the brain made of connective tissue and collagen fibres, protects the brain

Question 28

structure of the blood brain barrier

Answer 28

membrane which controls movement of substances

Question 29

structure of the spinal cord

Answer 29

spinal cord protected by the spinal column made of vertabrae

Question 30

what does the spinal cord do

Answer 30

relays infomation about whats happening inside and outside the body to and from your brain